More than 40% of people with ADHD waiting at least two years to access mental health service, study finds

Healthcare professionals, integrated care board commissioners and people with lived experience of ADHD all reported extended wait times for adult mental health services.
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People with lived experience reported highest waiting times in north-east Yorkshire (55%) and lowest waiting times in the east of England (14%)

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More than 40% of people in England with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have been on the waiting list for adult mental health services (AMHS) for two years or more, a study has found.

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